Mountaineer takes cancer research and quality of life to new heights... 8,000 metres, to be precise!
Delano D’Souza is pleased to welcome Dr Shauna Burke, Associate Professor in Exercise and Health Psychology at the University of Leeds. A passionate mountaineer who first summited Mount Everest in 2005, Dr Burke returned to the world’s highest mountain earlier this year, following her diagnosis with stage four breast cancer. She is now setting her sights on the world's 13 other 8,000-metre peaks.…
Dr. Shauna Burke, an Associate Professor in Exercise and Health Psychology at the University of Leeds, has made headlines for her remarkable journey of combining mountaineering with cancer research. A passionate mountaineer, Dr. Burke first summited Mount Everest in 2005 and returned to the world's highest peak earlier this year after her diagnosis with stage four breast cancer.
Her goal now is to conquer the world's 13 other 8,000-metre peaks. For Dr. Burke, the mountains offer a sense of peace and vitality, allowing her to maintain her zest for life despite her diagnosis. She views the challenge as an opportunity to explore the boundaries of exercise, resilience, and living fully, all while contributing to cancer research.
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